Currently serving Jasper County Fire Rescue in south Carolina along with Charleston County EMS.
# 1- infrared imaging has been a tremendous tool for us in that in the past when we would enter a structure you had to search manually search by hand. Now I can walkin looking for the the body heat that is emitted from our bodies. We are also able to look into walls for hidden hot spots instead of just tearing apart walls looking for it. Saves time and minimizes damage.
#2- GPS- assisted in search and rescue for mapping the search area. For law enforcement it helps in accident investigations. It also helps on accident recreations scenes to accurately measure the crime scene.
#3- Water mist will cool the room involved and cooling by creating a fine mist it allows for better
True along with birds, lizards.
There are companies that specialise in smoke odor removal after a fire, you may need to have all the insulation removed if it hasn't before.
generally no since most departments require 18 yrs of age to enter a structure.
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Not the smartest idea. Fingernail polish can be flammable. I would keep it in another location if you are hurting for the room.
I keep my mounted on my chest where there is a holder for it. I also carry one on my helmet but when you are taking care of pts you dont usually use it since I would be shinning it in their eyes.
this also depends on availbility of others. Some communities have no choice but to use them.
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